Question : Faulty Design of Flyovers

(a) whether complaints of faulty design of some flyovers have been received, which are causing accidents in the country, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has fixed responsibility in such cases, if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;
(c) the details of highways pending for completion and their period of pendency, State-wise;
(d) the steps taken by the Government keeping in view the delay in completion of National Highways; and
(e) the steps taken by the Government with regard to removing obstacles and delay in completion of Delhi-Haridwar- Dehradun and Roorkee-Dehradun Highways?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (b) No complaints regarding faulty design of flyover have been received in this ministry. However, it is mentioned that Safety Audit of the Flyovers are conducted for taking any remedial measures of the roads accidents time to time.

(c) to (e) The State-wise details of the pending projects are given at Annexure-I. In order to ensure timely completion of the projects, regular meetings are held with project developers, State Governments and contractors. Regular review meetings are held in Head Quarter by Ministry/ NHAI with Regional Officers, concessionaires /contractors to make the construction of projects hassle free. To expedite completion of these projects including Delhi-Haridwar- Dehradun and Roorkee-Dehradun Highways various steps are also taken which include streamlining of land acquisition & environment clearances, exit for equity investors, premium re-scheduling, close coordination with other Ministries, revamping of dispute resolution mechanism, frequent reviews at various levels etc.